Film ‘Kokuho’ screened at Tokyo’s Kabukiza Theatre

The film ‘Kokuho,’ which depicts the world of kabuki, was screened on Wednesday at the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward, a historic hub for the traditional art form.

The film ‘Kokuho,’ which depicts the world of kabuki, was screened on Wednesday at the Kabukiza Theatre in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, a historic hub for the traditional art form.

After the screening, Ryo Yoshizawa, one of the film’s leads, walked on stage in a kimono and said, “I visited the Kabukiza Theatre to learn about kabuki a number of times, but I never expected to enjoy the view from the stage. It’s a great honor.”

According to distributor Toho Co., ‘Kokuho’ became Japan’s highest-grossing domestic live-action film, with box office revenue reaching ¥18.47 billion as of Tuesday. This achievement led to the special screening at the Kabukiza Theatre, underscoring the film’s cultural impact on the traditional performing arts scene.

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